The mean streets of Belize City may have more to add to its arsenal, which already includes fragment grenades stolen from security forces. A cache of high-powered weapons has been stolen from the Belize Defense Force headquarters at Price Barracks in Ladyville. It’s a huge and brazen heist, in fact one of the biggest at […]
But in addition to a police investigation, the B.D.F. and its ministry is also offering the public a handsome reward for any information that can lead to the recovery of the weapons. Allen Whylie, the C.E.O. in the Ministry of Defense says that the ministry will give thirty thousand dollars for the recovery of these […]
In another story that has become an embarrassment; the Belize Coastguard has confirmed that a skiff was stolen from its compound over the weekend. According to Acting Commander Elton Bennett, sometime around eleven pm on Sunday night, thieves went to the coastguard’s pier at the headquarters at mile three. The thieves swam toward the vessel […]
The dust is beginning to settle following the resignation of John Briceño last Friday as the leader of the People’s United Party that led to the ascension of Mark Espat, as the interim leader. The bid for leadership of Belize Rural North standard Bearer, Arthur Saldivar, has failed to ignite any excitement or following within […]
Public consultations on the proposed Ninth Amendment to the Constitution have concluded. Most will agree that the proceedings were divided sharply along political lines and the independent pulse is difficult to tell. During the raging public debate on the controversial amendment, there were many who felt that the proposed amendment should first be put in […]
The outspoken U.D.P. area representative Marcel Cardona, also a member of FOB, maintains that the recent consultation process did not reflect the true sentiment of the people on the matter of the proposed ninth Constitution Amendment Bill. He says that the majority of the non-partisan public sat out the sessions for fear of victimization. Marcel […]
A few weeks ago we reported the brutal rape of a four year old girl for which no one has been charged even though she identified the perpetrator and the attempted rape of another minor allegedly by her father. Well tonight there are reports from the Corozal District that three minors, all siblings have been […]
The mystery of a missing container that was reportedly loaded with pseudoephedrine tablets remains unsolved and today, the last of three accused Customs Officers was acquitted of Forgery. The case dates back to September 2008 when documents and signatures were allegedly forged for the release of the forty foot container. A jury of nine deliberated […]
Three women, Pamela Gibson, Kimberly Gibson and Esther Camal were out socializing around four a.m. on Sunday when a fight broke between them. It is alleged that Pamela hit Camal on the head, Camal responded with a slap and Kimberly intervened. The trio got into another fight on Monday. Kimberly Gibson told police that she […]
Weeks after the passing of the Right Honorable George Price on September nineteenth, the region continues to reflect on the stature of the father of the nation. The Jamaica Observer in its edition today carries an article entitled the “Belizean PM who wanted to be a priest” penned by Ricky Singh. Singh speaks to Ian […]
FirstCaribbean Bank today revealed the names of two outstanding Belizeans as Unsung Heroes. There were twenty-five entries but Dr Beatrice Thompson and Dara Robinson emerged as this year’s champions for giving their time and effort to the community. Aside from a full time KHMH job, Thompson provides palliative care while Robinson is well known for […]
There is a land dispute raging in village of Crooked Tree that can turn ugly. A huge parcel of land under development for decades is being claimed by a Belizean American. While residents say the woman claims she will not take their homes, she wants to take back a sizeable acreage of their properties. The […]
A team of medical specialists from the United States have been working around the clock at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital. They are offering specialized treatment, including surgeries for conditions that hundreds of Belizeans are afflicted with. And for the first time, cardiac catheterizations are being offered. News Five’s Delahnie Bain was at the K.H.M.H. […]
United States agencies have repatriated several prehistoric artifacts to Belize in recent years because both countries have become signatories to the Hold Harmless Release Agreement. This agreement allows countries to collaborate in matters regarding the protection of cultural property, especially those that are stolen. According to Jaime Awe, the Director of the Institute of Archeology, […]
The legacy of the Mayas is preserved in our local museums and at archaeological sites that were once stronghold Maya kingdoms. But since there aren’t enough people to excavate and to protect these sites, for decades looters have escaped with these historical artifacts. Occasionally our news teams encounter peddlers of ancient Maya history but Awe […]
The dream for a seed in the upcoming World Cup 2014 has ended for Team Belize following a major loss in an away game played in Guatemala City on Tuesday night. It was a valiant effort to the bitter end but Guatemala would prevail over our national team to advance in the Class E division. […]
Three duos are advancing to the finals in KTV Duets as they continue their quest for ten thousand dollars and local stardom. Following a night of impressive performances at the Bliss Center on Tuesday viewers now have the last word on who stays or goes. Who they are will not be revealed until next Tuesday […]
